In Real Life

‘Problematic’ Gaming Linked To Depression, Drugs And Fighting

In a survey that’s sure to be taken the wrong way by somebody, researchers at the Yale School of Medicine have discovered links between “problematic gaming” and negative health behaviours like smoking, doing drugs and fighting. But first, good news!


May 6, 2010
News

Why E.Coli Bacteria Is Better Than Your Computer

Computers crash all the time, even when running Linux. Human beings do not. A Yale study compares the structure of the Linux operating system to E. Coli bacteria to help determine why you and I suffer so few system crashes.


February 6, 2010
News

Yale-Developed Game Teaches Young Children To Avoid HIV

The National Institute of Health is granting Yale associate professor Dr Lynn Fielin $US3.9 million over five years to develop a game aimed at helping children aged nine through 14 say no to sex, drugs and other HIV-transmitting behaviours.


March 12, 2009
In Real Life

Yale Student Sues Airline For $1M Over Lost Xbox 360

A Yale University student is suing US Airways for $1 million over an Xbox 360 he says was lost on a flight.